Blockchain Data Scientist - Hybrid & Cutting-Edge Analytics

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge blockchain data

Stimulating data science environment

Located in Kimberley

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Blockchain Data Scientist to join a pioneering analytics firm in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will leverage on-chain and off-chain data to derive insights, build predictive models, and develop advanced analytical tools.

The role requires 4+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, SQL, and familiarity with Spark/Hadoop and cloud platforms. Hybrid work and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with blockchain/cryptocurrency data experience.
• Strong Python or R programming skills with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• SQL experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with Spark, Hadoop and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Understanding of blockchain concepts and data mining techniques.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from blockchain sources (transactions, contract events, network metrics).
• Develop ML models for price prediction, anomaly detection, network analysis, and sentiment analysis.
• Analyze on-chain data to identify patterns and insights across ecosystems.
• Design data visualizations and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers and domain experts to define data requirements and model limits.
• Evaluate model performance and iterate to improve accuracy and effectiveness.
• Contribute to development of proprietary analytical tools and methodologies.
• Stay updated on data science, ML, and blockchain advancements.
• Ensure data integrity and security of sensitive information.
• Present research findings through reports and presentations.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Cloud

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Blockchain Data Scientist to join a pioneering analytics firm in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will leverage on-chain and off-chain data to derive insights, build predictive models, and develop advanced analytical tools.

The role requires 4+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, SQL, and familiarity with Spark/Hadoop and cloud platforms. Hybrid work and opportunities for professional development are offered.